DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-64,443

ATLANTIC DURANT TECHNOLOGY, INCORPORATED
A SUBSIDIARY OF ATLANTIC TOOL AND DIE COMPANY
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS FROM MANPOWER, INCORPORATED
HARLINGEN, TEXAS

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be met.
It is determined in this case that the requirements of (a)(2)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on November 17, 2008 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Atlantic Durant Technology, Incorporated, a subsidiary
of Atlantic Tool and Die Copmany, Harlingen, Texas. Workers at
subject firm produce metal stampings for automobiles.
The subject worker group includes on-site leased workers from
Manpower, Incorporated.
The investigation revealed that a significant number of workers
at the subject firm have become or are threatened to become totally
or partially separated.
The investigation also revealed that subject firm has shifted
part of its production of metal stampings to Mexico. Mexico is
party to a free trade agreement with the United States
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for
older workers.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has
determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have
been met.
A significant number of workers at the division are age 50 or
over and possess skills that are not easily transferable.
Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico, of articles like
or directly competitive with those produced by the firm or
subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make
the following certification:
"All workers of Atlantic Durant Technology, Incorporated, a
subsidiary of Atlantic Tool and Die Company, Harlingen, Texas
including on-site leased workers from ManPower, Incorporated
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after November 14, 2007, through two years from the date of
certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance
under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also
eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance
under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 10th day of December 2008
/s/ Linda G. Poole


LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance